How much time is too much time to spend scrolling and trolling on social media?
Is it possible to get addicted to our phones? Similar to drinking, drugs and gambling, can social media be the latest addiction affecting our generation?
Studies show Dopamine a neurochemical, often referred to as the “reward molecule” is released and flows from our brains to our fingertips in response to receiving “likes,” shares and comments on social media.

This is the same chemical released after having an awesome workout, or being on the receiving end of a much needed hug. We as a society are now relying on our social media accounts to feel a sense of belonging and social reinforcement.

Often we create expectation while  generating  a new post on our social media accounts. Expectation that can either lead to a positive, or far too often a negative outcome.

Although We temporarily feel good after receiving the desired attention or instant gratification of a post, what happens when we don’t receive as many “likes” as we had originally anticipated?
Do you ever feel a sense of disappointment when you don’t hit your “like” goals? And if you do, do you delete the post all together?
Have you ever compared your physique or life to strangers on the internet?
I’m guilty.

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